What's so funny about miso soup and rice?

This was taken Nov 2009. I can't remember why it was so funny....but miso soup and rice was cracking him up.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TF-_yH-F_Y&hl=en

What's the Secret to Collagen Stimulation?

Do you want to know the real secret behind collagen stimulation? I'll give you a hint, it's not "collagen creams" and it's not collagen injections.

What's wrong with creams that have collagen in them? They don't work. Scientists have proven that collagen can't be rubbed onto the skin's surface and have it soak into your skin and plump up your lines and wrinkles. The particles of the collagen are simply too large to penetrate your skin.

And collagen injections? Well, they do insert collagen into your face and it does work to smooth your wrinkles and tighten your skin. But they're expensive and you have keep having them. Collagen injections last from a few months to a year and then you're back to where you started. It's one more thing to add to your crowded "to do" list plus the potential negative reactions and downtime associated with a surgical procedure.

But there's a better way. I've been researching natural ingredients to stimulate your bodies' natural increase in collagen production. You can help your body make more of its own collagen and that will smooth and tighten your skin like nothing else.

One ingredient I use daily is Nano-belle Lipo Q10, this "nano" version of the supplement CQ10 does penetrate deep into your skin. It's been clinically proven to cause collagen stimulation. It also rids your body of free radicals protecting against cancers and premature aging.

For centuries the Japanese have used Phytessence wakame, a Japanese sea kelp that acts as kind of "glue" to strengthen and bind the collagen and elastin fibers together. You may have eaten this if you've ever had miso soup. It's considered a "superfood" for it's powerful antioxidant properties. The media have called it "the Fountain of Youth" because it also inhibits an aging enzyme the body produces.

Cleopatra used honey as a moisturizer and it may have boosted her collagen production though that wouldn't have been known at the time.

The most effective honey comes from the manuka bush in New Zealand. Scientists at New Zealand's Waikato University's honey research Unit--it's true, they have such a thing-- have found Active Manuka Honey to have a high UMF or Unique Manuka Factor. This means this honey has a high level of antibacterial properties, it's not yet known why all honey doesn't share these properties.

Active Manuka Honey has been proven to increase collagen and elastin levels in the body. Plus it works as a moisturizer, clears up acne and fights cancer by clearing up free radicals.

What's the Difference Between a Salt Water Flush And Herbal Laxative Teas For the Master Cleanse?

The Master Cleanse cleans your body by flushing away toxins and other poisonous materials. This powerful detox diet has helped a lot of people to rejuvenate their bodies and free themselves from the toxins that have long been polluting their bodies.

The Master Cleanse dislodges the mucus and other waste materials that are blocking the colon. It is just a matter of flushing it out of our system. This is why, there are natural laxatives used along with the Master Cleanse diet. Individuals who are practicing the Master Cleanse can either use a herbal laxative tea or salt water flush. But what is the difference between the two?

Using Herbal Laxative Tea's

Most of the herbal laxatives use the herb Senna leaf to stimulate colon contractions. Senna leaf is popularly used in countries like China, France, Germany, Great Britain, India, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States as laxatives. Herbal teas are easier to deal with and easier to drink since it is pleasant tasting and soothing. When preparing the tea make sure to use distilled or filtered water. Avoid preparing it beforehand because the essence of the Senna herb will be lost once it has been dissolved in hot water.

The downside about using an herbal laxative is that it is definitely harder or more difficult to predict when the next bowel movement will happen. It can also cost more than sea salt water flush.

You'll want to avoid drinking laxative teas if you are pregnant or nursing baby. If you have a medical condition, you should consult with a doctor be safe for you to drink laxative teas. While herbal tea's are natural, there are medicinal-like properties which you should be cautious about.

The Salt Water Flush

Salt water flush also helps the digestive system to clean itself and remove the toxins out of the body. It works just like a herbal laxative, but with the salt water flush, the results will be quick. Within 30 minutes to an hour, you would start to feel some bowel movements.

Aside from being predictable, it is also easier to prepare and the ingredients can be brought easily. You'll find the ingredients in most grocery stores. It is an inexpensive way of flushing the toxins out of the body.

The problem with salt water flush sometimes is that people find it difficult to gulp down. The taste could be so horrific sometimes that people refuse to do it again. Some would recommend drinking it with a straw, while others recommend that you mix something that can be swallowed with one gulp. While drinking it, I slowly drink it as if it was a cup of Japanese Miso soup.

Both the herbal laxative and salt water flush have their own distinct pros and cons. Some people would find that salt water flush does not work for them, but finds tea very soothing. While some would discover it to be the other way around. It is just a matter of discovering the things that best suit your needs and your body.